The Woodshop Shed

adventures in woodworking and home maintenance, from my shop in an oversized backyard shed

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Forstner Bit in a Hand Brace? Sure!

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Trying to bore with a Forstner bit using a hand brace is a nearly impossible task. I've come up with a solution that works fast and effortlessly. Drill a pilot hole to whatever depth you desire, then place the …Source

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Napkin holder

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Napkin holderMade a napkin holder to replace a metal one. Made from curly maple and purpleheart. Used finger joints for the corner joinery.



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Hancock Shaker Village Daybed

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Recreated from a photograph and measurements, this design feels both modern and timeless. One of the things I have come to admire as a furniture designer-maker is the timelessness of works created long before us. I am continually impressed by …Source

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Make equipment dollies or piano dollies using workbench casters

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Make equipment dollies or piano dollies using workbench castersThese dollies are made like piano dollies which you can rent to move pianos. I had a piano to move but also wanted to move my equipment around the shop. You can lift up one end of the cargo to slip the dolly underneath, then do the other end, then wrap a strap around the bottom and press the lever to raise the cargo up about 3/4”. For the piano, I used a 2×4 on the angle irons to raise the piano to over 2 inches to make it easier to get past door sills and similar obstacles. You could also move your workbench or other heavy equipment with these dollies.In photo 3 the wheels are up.
In photo 4 the wheels are down.
To move irregular sized equipment like the band saw, I used wood as wedges to keep the dollies vertical.



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Pickup truck ramp for moving equipment or piano

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Pickup truck ramp for moving equipment or pianoI made this ramp to load a piano into the truck. It is made from 2×10 SYP eight feet long with two aluminum brackets rated for 700 pounds each. I added two five foot sections underneath to add more rigidity, plus the two side rails. It worked fine with a 500 pound piano plus four people pushing and pulling.The ramp also worked well to span steps going into the house, so we didn't have to lift the piano off the ground.



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